Question

Find the value of x in the equation x⁄ 4 + x⁄14 + x⁄17 = 71

Answer 1

x = 186 130/181

Explanation:

x⁄ 4 + x⁄14 + x⁄17 = 71

119x/476 + 34x/476 + 34x/476 = 71

181x/476 = 71

x = 186 130/181

Answer 2

x=186.72

Explanation:

The given equation is :

`(x)/(4)+(x)/(14)+(x)/(17)=71`

We will find the LCM of 4,14 and 17

4 = 2 x 2

14 = 2 x 7

17 = 1 x 17

LCM = 2 x 2 x 7 x 17 = 476

`(119x+34x+28x)/(476) =(181x)/(476)` = 71

`181x=71*476`

`181x=33796`

x=186.72